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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.89, 2,418.78 and 966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.89, 2,418.78 and 966.78 is: 1,334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.89 : 2,418.78 = 966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.89/2,418.78 = 966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.89x = 2,418.78 × 966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.89x = 2,338,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,428.13/1,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.04

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